"Nothing Between" The Special Doctrines Vindicated at the Reformation as Bearing upon the Spiritual Life of the Church

"Nothing Between" by Edward Hoare is a theological exploration, originally presented as a paper, focusing on the core doctrines of the Reformation and their impact on the Church's spiritual health. The text examines the divide between Protestant and Roman Catholic teachings, with a central theme highlighting the idea that nothing should stand between a person and God. Hoare scrutinizes Roman Catholic doctrines, championing key Protestant beliefs like the authority of Scripture, justification through faith, the spiritual essence of sacraments, and Christ's complete atonement for sins. He challenges mediation through priests or rituals, asserting that believers can directly access God. The essence of Hoare's argument underscores an unmediated, personal relationship with Christ, free from intermediaries, and rooted in the belief that absolutely "nothing" should exist between the believer and their Savior.